November 2021

County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a management agreement between the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) and the Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center, which is on schedule for a January completion.

Terrell High School theater students prepare for their production of “A Christmas Carol” at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center on Dec. 2 through Dec. 4. In Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas tale, Ebenezer Scrooge thinks Christmas is all humbug, but Scrooge encounters the ghost of his late business partner, who warns that three spirits will visit him this night. The ghosts take Scrooge on a journey through his past, present, and future in the hope of transforming his bitterness into love for his fellow human beings. (TISD SOCIAL MEDIA)

Nov. 21: Communitywide Thanksgiving Service.

The Perryman Group's most recent long-term forecast for the U.S. economy calls for notable expansion. Things have improved significantly since the worst of the pandemic, but previous activity levels have not yet been reached. The upward trend should continue (though business cycles are inevitable).

The kicker makes the field goal and the crowd roars. The punter booms a ball down the field and fans cheer. Fans cheer for great kickers and punters but how about the person snapping the ball to them?

More than 80 people gathered at Oakland Memorial Cemetery on Nov. 14 to remember the 20 Royal Air Force cadets who died in Terrell while attending the No. 1 British Flying Training School during World War II. Remembrance Day is celebrated around the world on the Sunday nearest Nov. 11 each year to honor veterans from all wars. The Rev. David Faulkner, rector of Terrell’s Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, read scriptures, prayers and gave a brief meditation. The RAF flag was lowered for a moment of silence while Bruce Snyder played The Last Post (British equivalent of Taps), followed by Reveille as the flag was raised again. A wreath of poppies was placed by the central monument. A flyover by a vintage aircraft marked the conclusion of the ceremony. Guests then adjourned to the Museum for a reception. COURTESY PHOTO

Terrell Tigers Brooke Calloway and Lexi States cross the finish line on Saturday, Nov. 6, during the United Way of Kaufman County’s annual 5K Veterans Day Run at Veterans Memorial Park in Terrell. Scores of runners and onlookers participated in the event, which donated 10 percent of its proceeds to local causes benefitting veterans. HANK MURPHY

The unofficial start to the holiday season kicks off the day after Thanksgiving with Black Friday, followed by Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. The Better Business Bureau is on the front lines with these tips on how to make the holiday season merry and worry-free.